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Apple MacBook Air 15-inch vs Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 2024: Comparison
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch vs Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 2024: the refresh rate difference
Refresh rate is where these two genuinely part company, Apple MacBook Air 15-inch 60 Hz against Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 2024 120 Hz, a 50% lead for Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 2024.
Who each one is for
The Apple MacBook Air 15-inch suits content consumption and everyday multitasking, though it is not built for anyone who might want to add RAM or storage later and sustained GPU-heavy rendering or gaming. It is equally the pick for buyers who want a bigger screen without moving to a MacBook Pro. The Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 2024 is the one to take for buyers wanting an OLED panel on a budget and china-market shoppers, though it is the wrong buy for buyers outside China wanting local warranty support and users needing upgradeable RAM. Our rating of the Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (8.1/10): the M4 MacBook Air 15 combines an M4 chip, 16GB of unified memory, 512GB of storage and a 15.3 inch 2880 by 1864 IPS display at 500 nits. It weighs 1.51 kg with a 66.5Wh battery, which suits buyers who want a bigger screen for multitasking and media. Memory and storage are fixed, so choose your configuration carefully. Sustained GPU-heavy rendering or gaming is not what this model suits.
What Apple MacBook Air 15-inch and Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 2024 have in common
Everything else lines up. Laptop class, ram capacity, memory soldered, ram slots and ram slots free read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 6 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Apple MacBook Air 15-inch and Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 2024 differ on series id?
Yes. Series ID reads macbook-air-15-m4 on the Apple MacBook Air 15-inch versus xiaomi-redmibook-pro-15-2024 on the Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 2024.
Is the Storage Slots Free the same on the Apple MacBook Air 15-inch and Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 2024?
It is. Both are listed at 0, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- Apple
- Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 2024
- Other
Series
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- MacBook Air
- Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 2024
- RedmiBook Pro
Series ID
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- macbook-air-15-m4
- Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 2024
- xiaomi-redmibook-pro-15-2024
SKU Name
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- M4 / 16GB / 512GB
- Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 2024
- Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 2024 (Core Ultra 5 125H, 16GB, 512GB)
Region Sold
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- Global
- Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 2024
- China
Laptop Class
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- Thin and Light
- Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 2024
- Thin and Light
Release Year
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- 2025
- Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 2024
- 2024
Operating System
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- macOS
- Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 2024
- Windows 11 Home
Weight
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- 1.51 kgBest
- Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 2024
- 1.8 kg
CPU Brand
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- Apple
- Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 2024
- Intel
CPU Model
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- Apple M4
- Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 2024
- Core Ultra 5 125H
CPU Cores
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- 10
- Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 2024
- 14Best
GPU Brand
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- Apple
- Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 2024
- Intel
GPU Model
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- Apple M4 GPU (10-core)
- Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 2024
- Arc Graphics
RAM Capacity
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- 16 GB
- Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 2024
- 16 GB
RAM Type
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- Unified Memory
- Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 2024
- LPDDR5
Memory Form Factor
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- On Package Unified
- Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 2024
- Soldered
Memory Soldered
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- Yes
- Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 2024
- Yes
Max RAM Supported
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- 32 GB
- Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 2024
- 16 GB
RAM Slots
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- 0
- Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 2024
- 0
RAM Slots Free
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- 0
- Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 2024
- 0
Storage Slots
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- 0
- Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 2024
- 1
Storage Slots Free
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- 0
- Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 2024
- 0
Storage Form Factor
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- Soldered
- Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 2024
- M.2 2280
SATA Bay Present
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- No
- Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 2024
- No
Storage Capacity
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- 512 GB
- Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 2024
- 512 GB
Storage Type
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- Soldered NVMe
- Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 2024
- NVMe SSD
Display Size
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- 15.3 inches
- Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 2024
- 15.6 inches
Resolution Width
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- 2880 px
- Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 2024
- 2880 px
Resolution Height
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- 1864 px
- Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 2024
- 1620 pxBest
Refresh Rate
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- 60 Hz-50%
- Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 2024
- 120 HzBest
Panel Type
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- IPS
- Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 2024
- OLED
Touchscreen
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- No
- Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 2024
- No
WiFi Standard
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- WiFi 6E
- Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 2024
- WiFi 6E
Which one should you pick?
Choose Apple MacBook Air 15-inch if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 2024 if you want the higher refresh rate (120 Hz vs 60 Hz).
Price comparison
| Retailer | Apple MacBook Air 15-inch | Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Xiaomi Global Store | View on Xiaomi Global Store |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
8.1 / 10 Expert Rating
The M4 MacBook Air 15 combines an M4 chip, 16GB of unified memory, 512GB of storage and a 15.3 inch 2880 by 1864 IPS display at 500 nits.
Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 2024
7.7 / 10 Expert Rating
The RedmiBook Pro 15 has a 15.6-inch 2880-wide OLED panel at 120Hz with a Core Ultra 5 125H and 16GB of LPDDR5.